“We want to create a comfortable and safe environment for our customers and staff and protect the building from any potential damage,” he told the site.

Coumbe added his intention is not to ban all students, but to teach them how to respect properties they go to. The chain still offers outdoor seating for all and teens who do want to order meals can use the walk-up window — they are just not allowed to dine inside.

Should restaurants be allowed to ban teens?

“They have the right to not serve who ever they want. It’s their business and livelihood.”

But she added the restaurant does need to have a plan.

“Letting all the patrons know the expectations of the restaurant, is a start,” she continued. “Have a visual sign that is big enough for all to see. Allow for one warning and then let them know what will happen if they don’t comply.

A KFC in Stoke-on-Trent, a city in central England, banned teens in 2016 following a chain of violent fights in the restaurant, the Independent U.K. reported. “The way some of these youngsters act can be scary for staff,” the restaurant said.

“Under 18s are not strictly banned from the premises, they can come in to order their meal but then they have to take it out.”

And as parents, it is our responsibility to teach our teenagers about restaurant etiquette, especially when they visit them without adult supervision.

“Role modelling is key, especially during the early years in the areas of restaurant etiquette, manners, following expectations and most of all — respect towards others,” she continued.

“Also, bring up the topic of this concept of getting ‘kicked out’ from places and what this could mean in the future or possibly long-term consequences like a criminal record or fine as well as your reputation which may affect things like not being able to get a job or get into college because of these types of behaviours and situations.”